Delectable or Deadly – Poisonous Plants and Treats

There are not many reliable resources about what foods are good for pigs and which are poisonous. Below we have listed a few. Pigs are very much like humans, so if it is poisonous for people assume it is poisonous for your pig. And always remember you should always give treats in moderation, too much of a good thing is never good.

Good Treats

Cucumbers

Broccoli

Celery

Carrots

Green Beans

Squash

Turnips

Hay or grass

Unsalted, unbuttered popcorn (air-popped)

Dry, unsweetened cereal

Raisins

Grapes (frozen or chilled)

Treats in moderation (high in sugar)

Yams/sweet potato

Apple (no seeds)

Cantaloupe

Watermelon

Berries

Pumpkin

Banana

Peaches (no pit)

Pears

Bad Treats

Chocolate (caffeine)

Salted popcorn

Sweetened cereal

Ice cream (too high in calories and is unnecessary with so many other icy and delicious options like frozen grapes or watermelon)

Caffeine

Tomato

Rhubarb

Citrus

Potato

Onions

Avocado

Parsnips (may cause blisters on mouth)

Spinach (high in sodium)

Any meat product or bone

Tea

Anything sugary or salty

POISONOUS PLANTS NOTE: THESE PLANTS ARE DANGEROUS TO YOUR PIG!!!! A pig’s voracious appetite is the stuff that legends are made of, so it may be up to you to save him from his stomach! Keep an eye out for these common plants that are poisonous to potbellied pigs (and frequently to other animals and people). Become familiar with what they look like and where they are around your home. If you find your pig ingesting any of them, take a sample of the plan with your pig to the vet. Your pig may need treatment. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLANTS IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL FLORIST, NATURE CENTER OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE A COMPLETE LIST, BUT RATHER A REFERENCE TOOL. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR ITEMS TO ADD TO THE LIST.